Full-time Habilitation Specialist/Direct Care Staff
Location: US, MO, St. Louis
Department: Hab Spec
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: High School or equivalent
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Lafayette Habilitation Center creates a unique balance between creating a caring home environment and providing professional services needed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our facilities are designed to give residents the best of both worlds each day, every day. All residents are monitored by medical providers or care-givers who encourage and guide residents in activities which promote healthy social and relational interactions.

Job description:
We are currently seeking, and will train, high energy, creative, motivated individuals who are self-starters and have a real interest in working with individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability to work as Habilitation Specialists. Our Habilitation Specialists teach functional life skills and independent living, social, direct care skills to our residents. Habilitation Specialists are important because they provide daily living skills and increased quality of life, serve as a liaisons between the organization and families, carry out administrative tasks related to their caseloads and may be required to drive an agency vehicle to pick up and drop off Residents.Essential Functions1.     Assist individuals with their daily activities to help them grow in their independence2.     Work one-on-one with individuals3.     Provide assistance with the personal care and physical care as needed by an individual to ensure their safety, health, etc.4.     Assist with the individual’s community involvement, doctor appointments and acts as an advocate when hospitalization is required5.     Must be able to work independently6.     Reporting to work when scheduled, on time, with exceptional personal hygiene7.     Superior attendance is required8.     Follow all Physical Safety rules9.     Taking part in monthly and yearly training as requested by the company10.   Treat fellow associates and residents with respect and kindness11.   Other duties as assignedCompetencies1.    Customer/Client/Resident Focus 2.    Flexibility 3.    Time Management 4.    Communication Proficiency 5.    Stress Management/ComposureSupervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a residential setting.  This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full time position in a residential facility which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. 

Requirements:
Required Education &amp; Experience1.    High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Education &amp; Experience1.    Previous experience as direct care staffOther Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.  Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time.  Prioritzes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.Cleanliness in person and habits, initiative, dependable, ability to work efficently and harmonisouly with others.  Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward residents and staff.  Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.Background Check and Drug ScreeningIt is the policy of Lafayette Habilitation Center to provide and ensure a safe and secure environment for all members of the facility and its property. As part of this mandate, background checks and drug screening will be required of prospective employees who may or may not have already received a bona fide offer of employment.

Benefits:
Direct DepositOn site in-service training to develop and enhance knowledge and abilities